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Top Secret/SCI
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
IT - Security
Herndon, VA (On-Site/Office)
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Location: Washington D.C. or Riverdale, MD or Herndon, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $135,000 - $180,000
Job Description:
As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and Shape the Future of National Security!
What You'll Do:
Be the Security Advocate: Work closely with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to drive information assurance initiatives, including security authorization activities, compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) policies, and the development of System Security Plans (SSPs).
Strengthen Our Defense: Perform Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) reviews, self-assessments, and participate in Assessment & Authorization (A&A) testing to ensure our systems stay secure and compliant.
Stay Ahead of Threats: Analyze system audit logs for unusual activity, conduct vulnerability assessments, and implement mitigation strategies to protect against potential risks.
Shape Security Policy: Use your expertise to apply a comprehensive range of cybersecurity policies, principles, and techniques to maintain the integrity of systems processing classified information.
Drive Risk Management: Perform risk analysis for system changes, contribute to the Risk Management Framework process, and recommend security solutions to address any identified gaps.
Collaborate with Experts: Partner with government customers to support Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities, manage security incidents, and ensure timely vulnerability remediation.
Maintain Security Documentation: Ensure all system documentation is up to date in government record-keeping systems like Xacta.
Oversee Configuration Management: Manage changes to security-relevant software, hardware, and firmware to maintain system security.
Required:
Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph
Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
6+ years of experience in IA/security roles, with a strong understanding of OMB information security directives and policy compliance.
Security+, CISSP, CISA, or equivalent certifications (DoD 8570 IAM Level 2 equivalent).
At least 5 years of experience with FISMA, NIST, and OMB federal information system requirements.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate security concepts and policies.
Desired:
Experience shaping policies and programs for Federal or DoD information security initiatives.
Knowledge of NIST guidelines (SP 800-37, 800-53, 800-53A) and proven experience in Security Control Assessment.
Hands-on risk assessment experience that incorporates system/mission requirements and operational constraints.
Splunk experience to enhance your threat detection capabilities.
Understanding of FISCAM compliance, with familiarity in managing risk for federal systems.
Cloud experience with AWS is a plus.
Xacta experience is highly desirable for security documentation and compliance management.
Location: Washington D.C. or Riverdale, MD or Herndon, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $135,000 - $180,000
Job Description:
As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and Shape the Future of National Security!
What You'll Do:
Be the Security Advocate: Work closely with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to drive information assurance initiatives, including security authorization activities, compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) policies, and the development of System Security Plans (SSPs).
Strengthen Our Defense: Perform Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) reviews, self-assessments, and participate in Assessment & Authorization (A&A) testing to ensure our systems stay secure and compliant.
Stay Ahead of Threats: Analyze system audit logs for unusual activity, conduct vulnerability assessments, and implement mitigation strategies to protect against potential risks.
Shape Security Policy: Use your expertise to apply a comprehensive range of cybersecurity policies, principles, and techniques to maintain the integrity of systems processing classified information.
Drive Risk Management: Perform risk analysis for system changes, contribute to the Risk Management Framework process, and recommend security solutions to address any identified gaps.
Collaborate with Experts: Partner with government customers to support Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities, manage security incidents, and ensure timely vulnerability remediation.
Maintain Security Documentation: Ensure all system documentation is up to date in government record-keeping systems like Xacta.
Oversee Configuration Management: Manage changes to security-relevant software, hardware, and firmware to maintain system security.
Required:
Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph
Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
6+ years of experience in IA/security roles, with a strong understanding of OMB information security directives and policy compliance.
Security+, CISSP, CISA, or equivalent certifications (DoD 8570 IAM Level 2 equivalent).
At least 5 years of experience with FISMA, NIST, and OMB federal information system requirements.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate security concepts and policies.
Desired:
Experience shaping policies and programs for Federal or DoD information security initiatives.
Knowledge of NIST guidelines (SP 800-37, 800-53, 800-53A) and proven experience in Security Control Assessment.
Hands-on risk assessment experience that incorporates system/mission requirements and operational constraints.
Splunk experience to enhance your threat detection capabilities.
Understanding of FISCAM compliance, with familiarity in managing risk for federal systems.
Cloud experience with AWS is a plus.
Xacta experience is highly desirable for security documentation and compliance management.
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